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December 18, 2013 1:11 AM

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North Koreans bow beneath portraits of the late leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Across the capital city, North Koreans observed the second anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder) less

North Koreans bow beneath portraits of the late leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Across the capital city, North Koreans observed the second anniversary of the death of ... more

A rescue worker is lowered from a Canadian military helicopter as they retrieve a crane operator who was stranded atop a crane when fire broke out in an apartment building under construction in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. The crane operator was taken to a waiting ambulance, and police say he was believed to have only minor injuries. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Lars Hagberg) less

A rescue worker is lowered from a Canadian military helicopter as they retrieve a crane operator who was stranded atop a crane when fire broke out in an apartment building under construction in downtown ... more

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An activist struggles with riot police during a demonstration near the Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) "Aldea Maracana" (Maracana Village) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, 2013. The demonstrators, among whom there were some 30 Amazonic natives, seized the museum protesting against its scheduled demolition to continue the works in the Mario Filho "Maracana" stadium ahead of the FIFA WC Brazil 2014. AFP PHOTO/TASSO MARCELOTASSO MARCELO/AFP/Getty Images less

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An activist struggles with riot police during a demonstration near the Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) "Aldea Maracana" (Maracana Village) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, 2013. The ... more

A Pro-European Union activist in sunglasses in Ukrainian national colors shouts during a rally in the Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Weeks of angry pro-European Union protests as well as Western pressure have forced Yanukoyvch to make some concessions to the opposition. Last week Yanukovych called for an amnesty for some of the activists detained. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) less

A Pro-European Union activist in sunglasses in Ukrainian national colors shouts during a rally in the Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Weeks of angry pro-European Union protests as ... more

A Pakistani balloon vendor walks through a cold and foggy morning in Lahore on December 17, 2013. Ongoing foggy weather in Punjab and other parts of the country has badly affected flight and rail schedules. TOPSHOTS AFP PHOTO/ARIF ALIArif Ali/AFP/Getty Images less

A Pakistani balloon vendor walks through a cold and foggy morning in Lahore on December 17, 2013. Ongoing foggy weather in Punjab and other parts of the country has badly affected flight and rail schedules. ... more

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An indigenous activist climbs up a tree during a demonstration at the Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) "Aldea Maracana" (Maracana Village) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, 2013. The demonstrators, among whom there were some 30 Amazonic natives, seized the museum protesting against its scheduled demolition to continue the works in the Mario Filho "Maracana" stadium ahead of the FIFA WC Brazil 2014. AFP PHOTO/TASSO MARCELOTASSO MARCELO/AFP/Getty Images less

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An indigenous activist climbs up a tree during a demonstration at the Museu do Indio (Indian Museum) "Aldea Maracana" (Maracana Village) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, 2013. The ... more

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Visitors to the Voortrekker Monument watch as a ray of sunlight shines on the unmarked tomb in the basement of the monument during Day of Reconciliation celebrations in Pretoria, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Under apartheid, the day was known as Day of the Vow, in commemoration of a promise Voortrekkers made to God to build a church should they be granted victory against attacking Zulus, but under democracy the day is used to foster reconciliation and national unity. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) less

Visitors to the Voortrekker Monument watch as a ray of sunlight shines on the unmarked tomb in the basement of the monument during Day of Reconciliation celebrations in Pretoria, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Under ... more

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A Syrian child looks through a window during a distribution of food, clothes and blankets from the Bulgarian Red Cross at a refugee center in Sofia on December 17, 2013. Over 11,100 refugees, most of them Syrians, have entered Bulgaria illegally this year, crossing the border with Turkey. The number of Syrian refugees in the Middle East will nearly double over the next year to exceed four million, the United Nations said on Monday as it launched its appeal for funds. AFP PHOTO / NIKOLAY DOYCHINOVNIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP/Getty Images less

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A Syrian child looks through a window during a distribution of food, clothes and blankets from the Bulgarian Red Cross at a refugee center in Sofia on December 17, 2013. Over 11,100 refugees, most of ... more

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A portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is burned by protesters during an anti-North Korea rally marking the second anniversary of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's death in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) less

A portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is burned by protesters during an anti-North Korea rally marking the second anniversary of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's death in Seoul, South Korea, ... more

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A Bahraini anti-government female protestor runs for cover from tear gas fired by riot police (unseen) during clashes following an anti-government demonstration in the village of Daih, west of Manama, on December 17, 2013. Bahraini police used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse dozens of anti-regime demonstrators who staged a protest in opposition areas nationwide to mark the opposition's "Martyrs' Day", witnesses said. Martyrs' Day commemorates the deaths of regime opponents in clashes with security forces in the 1990s. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKHMOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH/AFP/Getty Images less

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A Bahraini anti-government female protestor runs for cover from tear gas fired by riot police (unseen) during clashes following an anti-government demonstration in the village of Daih, west of Manama, ... more

An Indian laborer, wrapped in a blanket, smokes while sitting in his rickshaw on a foggy morning in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Delhi and other parts of northwest India witnessed the first dense fog of the season that threw air and rail traffic out of gear, more than a week before it was expected, according to local news reports. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) less

An Indian laborer, wrapped in a blanket, smokes while sitting in his rickshaw on a foggy morning in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Delhi and other parts of northwest India witnessed the first dense ... more

Photo: Altaf Qadri, Associated Press

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